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lissom Meaning & Definition

/ˈlɪsəm/

What Does Lissom Mean?

Lissom is an adjective that means Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe.

Lissom: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈlɪsəm/
Synonymslithe, svelte and slender
Comparative / superlativelissomer, lissomest

Lissom Definition (Adjective)

  1. Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe.

Synonyms of Lissom

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Word Forms & Grammar

lissom (comparative lissomer, superlative lissomest)

Words That Rhyme With Lissom

Origin of Lissom

From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe +‎ -some. Doublet of lithesome. [1]

Questions People Ask About Lissom

What part of speech is lissom?

Lissom is an adjective.

What is another word for lissom?

You can replace lissom with words such as lithe, svelte and slender. See the full list of lissom synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of lissom?

The comparative form is lissomer and the superlative form is lissomest.

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